Gallery: Exploring the natural beauty of Cairns

Mark Kolbe, Getty Images11.20.2012

An aerial view of Vlassof Cay in the Great Barrier Reef is seen in Cairns, Australia. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cairns region is one of Australia’s most popular travel destinations with a tropical climate and close proximity to both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.

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A vistor take a photograph from Rex Lookout in Wangetti, Australia. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cairns region is one of Australia’s most popular travel destinations with a tropical climate and close proximity to both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.Mark Kolbe
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A couple stand on the beach under palm trees after the sun has set in Palm Cove, Australia. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cairns region is one of Australia’s most popular travel destinations with a tropical climate and close proximity to both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.Mark Kolbe
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A couple sit on the rocks of the Mossman river in world heritage listed daintree rainforest in Mossman Gorge, Australia. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cairns region is one of Australia’s most popular travel destinations with a tropical climate and close proximity to both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.Mark Kolbe
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A couple walk through the palm trees on the beach in Palm Cove, Australia. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cairns region is one of Australia’s most popular travel destinations with a tropical climate and close proximity to both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.Mark Kolbe
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A photographer stops to take a picture as he walks through the world heritage listed daintree rainforest in Mossman Gorge, Australia. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cairns region is one of Australia’s most popular travel destinations with a tropical climate and close proximity to both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.Mark Kolbe
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Vistors are seen through a tangle of roots as they walk through the world heritage listed daintree rainforest in Mossman Gorge, Australia. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cairns region is one of Australia’s most popular travel destinations with a tropical climate and close proximity to both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.Mark Kolbe
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A general view of the beach is seen on November in Palm Cove, Australia. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cairns region is one of Australia’s most popular travel destinations with a tropical climate and close proximity to both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.Mark Kolbe
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The water of the Mossman river is seen flowing through the world heritage listed daintree rainforest in Mossman Gorge, Australia. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cairns region is one of Australia’s most popular travel destinations with a tropical climate and close proximity to both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.Mark Kolbe
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Kayakers paddle in the Barron River on November in Kuranda, Australia. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cairns region is one of Australia’s most popular travel destinations with a tropical climate and close proximity to both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.Mark Kolbe
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Swimmers are seen in the Mossman river which flows through world heritage listed daintree rainforest in Mossman Gorge, Australia. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cairns region is one of Australia’s most popular travel destinations with a tropical climate and close proximity to both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.Mark Kolbe
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A tandem hang glider take to the air from Rex Lookout in Wangetti, Australia. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cairns region is one of Australia’s most popular travel destinations with a tropical climate and close proximity to both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.Mark Kolbe
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Visitors walk through the Barron Gorge National Park in Kuranda, Australia. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cairns region is one of Australia’s most popular travel destinations with a tropical climate and close proximity to both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.Mark Kolbe
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A kookaburra is seen in the Cattana Wetlands in Cairns, Australia. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cairns region is one of Australia’s most popular travel destinations with a tropical climate and close proximity to both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.Mark Kolbe
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An aerial view of the coastal Captain Cook Highway is seen in Cairns, Australia. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cairns region is one of Australia’s most popular travel destinations with a tropical climate and close proximity to both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.Mark Kolbe
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The Wurrmbu Creek is seen flowing through the world heritage listed daintree rainforest in Mossman Gorge, Australia. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cairns region is one of Australia’s most popular travel destinations with a tropical climate and close proximity to both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.Mark Kolbe
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Mushrooms are seen growing in the world heritage listed daintree rainforest in Mossman Gorge, Australia. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cairns region is one of Australia’s most popular travel destinations with a tropical climate and close proximity to both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.Mark Kolbe
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A sign warning drivers to be aware of cassowary birds is seen on the road side in Kuranda, Australia. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cairns region is one of Australia’s most popular travel destinations with a tropical climate and close proximity to both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.Mark Kolbe
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